New TV, Blu-Ray Player and Home Theatre...

[OnceAgain]

Hey everyone. Hoping I could get some help. I have no experience dealing with any of this stuff...well of course since I'm posting in the Newbie section haha. Ok so first I'll post what type of TV, Blu-Ray player, and Home Theatre I have, then how I connected them and finally what my problems are.

TV
Sony KDL-40W4100




Video
Video Signal : 480/60i, 480/60p, 720/60p, 1080/60i, 1080/24p (HDMI™ only), 1080/60p (HDMI™ / Component)

Audio Features
Alternate Audio (Digital) : Yes
Audio Mode : Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice
Audio Out : Fixed
Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes
Auto SAP : Yes
Digital Amplifier : Yes
Dolby® : Dolby® Digital
Sony Original Surround : S-Force® Front
Sound Booster : Yes
SteadySound® Automatic Volume Control : Yes
Stereo System : MTS
Voice Zoom : Yes
5.1 Channel Audio Out : Yes

Video Features
24p True Cinema™ Technology : Yes
3D Comb Filter : Yes
4:3 Default : Yes
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) : Yes
Auto Wide : Yes
CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology : Yes
Game Mode : Yes
MPEG Noise Reduction : Yes
Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom; Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom
Video Processing : Yes (Bravia Engine 2™ Technology)
Wide Mode : Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom
Image Blur Reduction : Yes
Motionflow™ Technology : Motionflow™ 120Hz

Audio
Audio Power Output : 20W (10W x2)

Display
Aspect Ratio : 16:9
Dynamic Contrast Ratio : 30,000:1
On-Screen Contrast Ratio : 3,000:1
Viewing Angle (Right/Left) : 178°
Viewing Angle (Up/Down) : 178°
Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 40"
Native Resolution : 1920 x 1080
Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080p

Inputs and Outputs
AC Power Input : 1 (Rear)
Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 6 (5 Rear/1 Side)
Audio Out (Variable/Fixed) : 1 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) : 2 (Rear)
Composite Video Input(s) : 3 (1 Side/2 Rear)
Digital Audio Output(s) : 1 (Rear) Optical Digital Output
HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 4 (3 Rear/1 Side)
HDMI™ Connection(s) (w/ Analog Audio In) : Yes
HDMI™ PC Input : Yes
HDMI™ PC Input Format Support : Yes
PC Input Format Support : Yes (see manual for exact formats)
RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
S-Video Detection : Yes
S-Video Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) : 1 (Rear)

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Blu-Ray Player
Sony BDP-S350



Audio Features
Dolby® : Yes, & Dolby® TrueHD bitstream out over HDMI™ (V1.3)"
Dolby® Digital plus Decoding : Yes
Dolby® TrueHD Decoding : Yes
dts® Decoding : Yes
dts® Output : Yes, & /DTS®-HD bitstream out over HDMI™ (V1.3)"
LPCM : Yes (multi-channel decoding): Yes (HDMI™ bitstream out)
Dolby® True HD bitstream output : Yes
dts® HD bitstream output : Yes

Video Features
BD-R/RE Read Compatibility : Yes (BDMV & BDAV format)
BD-ROM : Yes
DVD Playback : Yes
DVD+R Read Compatibility : Yes
DVD+RW Read Compatibility : Yes
DVD-R Read Compatibility : Yes (Video Mode and VR Mode)
DVD-RW Read Compatibility : Yes (Video Mode and VR Mode)
JPEG Playback : Yes
x.v.Color™ Technology : Yes
CD (CD-DA) : Yes

Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio Output(s) : 2 Channel: 1 (Rear)
Coaxial Audio Digital Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : (Y/Pb/Pr) OUtput(s): 1 (Rear)
Composite Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
Optical Audio Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
S-Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear)

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Home Theatre
Sony HT-SF2300


RECEIVER-Audio Features
96k/24bit PCM : Yes
Audio Modes : 13 (3 Movie, 4 Music, 5 A.F.D., 1 2ch)
Digital Amplifier : Yes (S-Master® Digital Amplifier)
Digital Cinema Sound™ Technology : Yes
Dolby® Digital Decoding : Yes
Dolby® Digital EX Decoding : no
Dolby® Pro Logic® Decoding : yes
Dolby® Pro Logic® II Decoding : Yes
dts® Decoding : Yes
dts®-ES Decoding : no
LPCM : 2CH/5.1CH thru HDMI™

Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio Input(s) : 3 (Rear)
Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
Digital Media Port (Input) : 1 (Rear)
HDMI™ Connection Input(s) : 3 (Rear) up to 1080/24p
HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1 (Rear) up to 1080/24p
Optical Audio Input(s) : 2 (Rear)

Audio
Audio Power Output : 1000W (143w x 5 + 285w (1KHz, 10% THD))
Impedance : 3 ohms
Amplifier
Inputs and Outputs
Digital Media Port (Input) : Yes3
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How I connected everyting...

TV
HDMI 1 IN from Blu-Ray HDMI OUT
R-L Audio OUT to Receiver TV Audio IN
Cable/Ant IN from Cable Box

Blu Ray
HDMI OUT to TV HDMI 1 IN
R-L Audio OUT to Receiver Video 1 Audio IN

Home Theatre Receiver
TV Audio IN from TV R-L Audio OUT
Video 1 Audio IN from Blu-Ray R-L Audio OUT

I'm using a MONSTER HDMI cable, unfortunately I don't know what kind because someone threw out the packaging.

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My problems...
-When watching a DVD or Blu-Ray disc, the picture seems to be moving too fast. It's like the movie is sped up, but it's not. I'm not sure if maybe that's just how high definition movies are because I've never seen one Also the picture seems very BRIGHT. When I press the theatre button on the remote, it darkens the picture and makes it seem like it's playing at normal speed, but I'm not sure if that's the real solution.

-When watching a DVD or Blu-Ray disc, I only hear sound out of the TV speakers and the front left and right home theatre speakers. I have a feeling I need a different cable, but I'm not sure what kind.

-When watching TV I only hear sound out of the TV speakers and the right and left front home theatre speakers. Are all tv shows in surround sound or am I completely wrong

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So I think I explained everything as best as I could. Those were the only problems I noticed, but if you see anything ele wrong with how I connected anything, please let me know. All I want to do is see and hear everything how I'm supposed to. Thanks in advance for your help

[WriteSimply]

Originally Posted by OnceAgain

How I connected everyting...

Here is how you SHOULD connect everything:

TV
HDMI 1 IN from SF2300 HDMI OUT
R-L Audio OUT to Receiver TV Audio IN
Cable/Ant IN from Cable Box
IF your cable box have digital coax/optical out, use that instead of R-L Audio out from your TV to the SF2300. The reason is that if you're getting HD signals from your cable box, those signals are encoded with Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1 audio so letting the SF2300 do the decoding is the best option.

Blu Ray
HDMI OUT to SF2300 HDMI 1 IN
R-L Audio OUT to Receiver Video 1 Audio IN By using HDMI to the SF2300, you supply it with both audio and video from the BD player.

Home Theatre Receiver
TV Audio IN from TV R-L Audio OUT See above. If your cable box do not have digital coax/optical in, the R-L connection is correct.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET:
1 HDMI cable. Get this one from Monoprice. It's 4 feet and costs US$3.78.
1 optical cable. This is for the 5.1 audio solution to your cable box. Get this one from Monoprice. It's 4 feet and costs US$3.78. If your cable box only has digital coaxial out, use a short RCA cable that you have and plug that in; so long as the SF2300 recognizes the signal, you should be okay.

I'm using a MONSTER HDMI cable, unfortunately I don't know what kind because someone threw out the packaging.

Too bad, 'cuz you could have gotten a refund.

My problems...
-When watching a DVD or Blu-Ray disc, the picture seems to be moving too fast. It's like the movie is sped up, but it's not. I'm not sure if maybe that's just how high definition movies are because I've never seen one Also the picture seems very BRIGHT. When I press the theatre button on the remote, it darkens the picture and makes it seem like it's playing at normal speed, but I'm not sure if that's the real solution.

Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) : TURN IT OFF
MPEG Noise Reduction : TURN IT OFF
Image Blur Reduction : TURN IT OFF
Motionflow™ Technology : Motionflow™ 120Hz :TURN IT OFF

Once you've turn off all of those features, you need to calibrate your TV. Use a BD calibration disc. You can get this one on Amazon for US$16.95.

-When watching a DVD or Blu-Ray disc, I only hear sound out of the TV speakers and the front left and right home theatre speakers. I have a feeling I need a different cable, but I'm not sure what kind.

-When watching TV I only hear sound out of the TV speakers and the right and left front home theatre speakers. Are all tv shows in surround sound or am I completely wrong

These two problems will be solved with the above solution: HDMI connection between your BD player and the SF2300; a digital coax/optical connection between your cable box and the SF2300.

TWO IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE: Set your BDP-S350 to decode Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby TrueHD. ENSURE that Dynamic Range Compression (DRC) is turned OFF.

Your BDP-S350 CANNOT DECODE DTS HDMA. If you have the money, return this unit and upgrade to BDP-S550. That unit can decode DTS HDMA so that you can enjoy all BDs. You can also choose other BD players that can decode DTS HDMA, including the PS3.


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